Tag: Fireworks

Photographing Star Wars Weekends Fireworks

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Star Wars Weekends for 2014 ended each day with the Symphony in the Stars fireworks show. The show is done totally with music from the Star Wars movie saga. The fireworks used are the most advanced I have ever seen at a Disney themepark. Bursts would change colors in different directions and from the inside-out, … Continue reading "Photographing Star Wars Weekends Fireworks"
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“Rivers of Light” Nighttime Show Slated for Animal Kingdom

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
As announced at a media event on Friday, May 2, all-new entertainment experiences, including a new nighttime spectacular, are among the exciting projects coming in the years ahead as Disney's Animal Kingdom begins the largest expansion in park history. "Rivers of Light" promises to be an innovative show unlike anything ever seen in Disney Parks, combining live music, floating lanterns, water screens and swirling animal imagery. The show will magically come to life on the broad, natural stage of the Discovery River, between Discovery Island and Expedition Everest. No estimated date was given for this new evening entertainment.
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Wishes over New Fantasyland

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Wishes fireworks go off over New Fantasyland.Nikon D700/28-300VR, 5.9s, f/16, ISO 400, EV 0, 28mm focal length, tripod. The opening of the New Fantasyland expanision in the Fall of 2013 added new locations to photograph Wishes, the nightly fireworks show, from in the Magic Kingdom. A new favorite composition of Disney photographers is placing the … Continue reading "Wishes over New Fantasyland"
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A New After-Dark Experience Treats Epcot Guests to One More Bite of Fun

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
A new experience at Epcot, the IllumiNations Sparkling Dessert Party, began accepting reservations Wednesday, March 12, 2014. The party features the opportunity to sample desserts from around the world paired with international sparkling wines, while enjoying IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth fireworks from the vantage point of World Showcase Plaza. The first party will be held 8 p.m. on Saturday, March 15. Parties will subsequently be held on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. Prices are $49 per adult (ages 10 and up); $29 per child (ages 3-9). The price includes tax and 18 percent gratuity. You can book this event by calling 407-WDW-DINE.
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“Unleash the Villains” Friday the 13th Limited Time Magic

Posted on by AllEars
Limited Time Magic brought a villain-filled night on September 13, 2013, to Disney’s Hollywood Studios — the “Unleash the Villains” event saw the park open until the 13th hour on Friday the 13th (1 a.m.) and featured a night filled with numerous Disney “bad guys” dancing and greeting guests all around the park. Here are … Continue reading "“Unleash the Villains” Friday the 13th Limited Time Magic"
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New Interactive Glow With the Show Mickey Ear Hats Let Guests Shine During After-Dark Spectaculars at Walt Disney World Resort

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
Guests of the Walt Disney World Resort will light the night thanks to new Glow with the Show Ear hats that will magically change colors in sync with fireworks, shows and each other at Magic Kingdom and Disney's Hollywood Studios. Fun interactive versions of the famous Mickey Ear hats will debut on Oct. 15 during the 15th anniversary of Fantasmic!, the nighttime spectacular at Disney's Hollywood Studios. And beginning Oct. 19, guests will be able to experience the Wishes fireworks extravaganza at Magic Kingdom with the new Glow with the Show Ear hats. And during the holiday season guests can don their hats and "glow" with Spectacle of Dancing Lights at Disney's Hollywood Studios, and at Holiday Wishes: Celebrate the Spirit of the Season fireworks display and Celebrate the Magic, the nighttime projection show at Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom.
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Main Street Station Leading Lines

Posted on by Lisa Berton
It sits high above the Mickey Mouse floral display at the entrance to Magic Kingdom in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. Characters welcome guests upon park opening while singers and dancers perform. The place? Walt Disney World Railroad Main Street Station. As you enter and exit Magic Kingdom through archway tunnels, you are literally underneath the … Continue reading "Main Street Station Leading Lines"
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Newbie and the Geek Take Epcot

Posted on by Lisa Berton
Happy Birthday to me. OK, now that I got that out of the way, if you’ve missed any of my previous trip report blog entries, the links are posted for your clicking convenience. Disney’s Animal Kingdom posted Feb. 13th Magic Kingdom posted Feb. 20th Disney’s Hollywood Studios posted Feb. 23rd Downtown Disney and More posted … Continue reading "Newbie and the Geek Take Epcot"
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